carbonara

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:21:17 GMT

Step 1

Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add a generous pinch of salt with the pasta. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions - set a timer on your phone as a reminder! The salt is just for cooking the pasta, it doesn't count towards your salt content for the day and you definitely don't need any oil in the water - it will stream straight off the pasta as it comes out of the water so it's just wasted.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, make the sauce. Heat a large frying pan until hot. Add half the oil to the pan along with the diced bacon. Fry for about 3 minutes until it is cooked through and crispy around the edges.

Step 3

Add the rest of the olive oil, the garlic and basil and fry for another minute.

Step 4

Add the frozen peas and cook for 2 more minutes, or until any excess water has boiled off. While you are waiting, crack the egg into a cup, add the milk and whisk with a fork, then put to one side.

Step 5

When the pasta has cooked, drain it into a colander or sieve then set it back over the saucepan to collect a little of the cooking water.

Step 6

Turn the heat off under the pea mixture and toss in the pasta, stirring well so that it is all combined.

Step 7

Immediately add the egg mixture and toss really well to coat. The heat from the pasta will instantly cook the egg so there is no need to turn the heat back on.

Step 8

Stir in the cheese, making sure it goes all the way through, then season well with salt and black pepper. If the mixture is a little dry, add the reserved pasta water and stir through really well. Check the seasoning again and serve straightaway.

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